Eritrea Travel Safety Guide
What are the emergency numbers in Eritrea?
Eritrea emergency numbers: 113 (Police), 114 (Ambulance), 116 (Fire Department).
Is Eritrea safe for travelers?
Eritrea is not a country to improvise around. Border areas are the main trip-changing issue, not everyday city tourism.
The FCDO advises against all travel within 25 km of the Ethiopia border and within 25 km of the Sudan border because of military activity.
What health risks should travelers know about in Eritrea?
Healthcare options are limited, so serious issues can become evacuation cases. Bring essential medicine with you.
What laws should tourists know about in Eritrea?
Photography and filming can be sensitive around official, military, and infrastructure sites. Always err on the cautious side.
Carry identification and keep documents in order. Rules enforcement can feel stricter and less flexible than in normal tourist destinations.
How is transportation in Eritrea?
Keep plans simple and expect permits, controls, or route restrictions outside the capital area.
Do not treat long-distance overland travel as casual sightseeing transport.
City Specific Info
Asmara
Asmara is calmer than the border zones, but it does not erase the country’s stricter control environment. Keep paperwork, routes, and plans straightforward.
Which embassies are in Eritrea?
Mostly in Asmara.
China
France
Germany
Holy See (Vatican City)
India
Italy
Japan
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the emergency number in Eritrea?
In Eritrea, you can reach police at 113, ambulance at 114, fire services at 116. These numbers work from any phone, including mobile phones without a local SIM card.
Is Eritrea safe for tourists?
Eritrea is not a country to improvise around. Border areas are the main trip-changing issue, not everyday city tourism.
What health precautions should I take in Eritrea?
Healthcare options are limited, so serious issues can become evacuation cases. Bring essential medicine with you.
What laws should tourists know about in Eritrea?
Photography and filming can be sensitive around official, military, and infrastructure sites. Always err on the cautious side.
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